From an 8-year-old boy who was seen driving an SUV in a residential area in Gauteng apologising; to a Nigerian Islamic Sharia court sentencing a prominent Sufi Muslim cleric to death for blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Boy, 4, dies after drowning in home swimming pool
While many South Africans are enjoying a long weekend, a Durban family is grieving the loss of their four-year-boy who reportedly drowned in a home swimming pool. Read more…
‘I’m sorry for what I did’ – 8-year-boy caught driving SUV apologises
An 8-year-old boy who was seen driving an SUV in a residential area in Vereeniging, Gauteng has reportedly apologised, saying that he was sorry for “what I did”. Read more…
Nigeria judge sentences imam to death over blasphemy
A Nigerian Islamic Sharia court has sentenced a prominent Sufi Muslim cleric to death for blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed, in a rare capital punishment ruling against an imam. Read more…
Cyril Ramaphosa on track for re-election as ANC leader despite scandal
South Africa’s ruling party on Friday launches a closely watched conference that looks set to re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader, despite a tarnishing cash-heist scandal. Read more…
‘I’m obviously disappointed’ – Departing Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter blames lack of support
The outgoing head of South Africa’s embattled power utility Eskom said on Thursday he stepped down due to a lack of political support, having recently come under pressure from some government ministers. Read more…
Berlin sets Bamako terms for troops to stay in Mali to 2024
German forces will stay in Mali until 2024 only if the junta allows them to operate freely and elections are held, Germany’s defence minister warned Bamako during a visit on Thursday. Read more…
Libya’s Dbeibah defends extradition of alleged Lockerbie bomber
Libya’s interim prime minister on Thursday confirmed and justified the extradition of the man alleged to have made the bomb that destroyed a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988. Read more…
Police launch manhunt for suspect who allegedly set a house on fire, killing 3-year-old boy
Malamulele police have launched a manhunt for the man who allegedly set a house on fire that killed a three-year-old boy and injured five other people last weekend. Read more…
The last French troops deployed in the Central African Republic left on Thursday following a chill in relations caused by closer ties between Bangui and Moscow, an AFP reporter saw. Read more…
Morocco press hails team as World Cup dream ends just shy of final
Moroccan media hailed the national football team on Thursday as the country digested its defeat to France on the doorstep of the World Cup final, ending a history-making run. Read more…
South African dancer and reality TV star Zodwa Wabantu set tongues wagging after sharing a picture of her cheetah and tortoises on her Instagram page. Read more…
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